Georgia, United States (Enmaeya News) — ESource AI University has launched a free version of EDDIE, its artificial intelligence-powered tutor designed to provide safe, personalized, and age-appropriate learning experiences for K–12 students — that is, children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Joe DiDonato, president of ESource AI University and creator of EDDIE, said the tool is not meant to replace teachers or parents. “We built it to work with them. When technology is used the right way, it doesn’t isolate children — it empowers them,” he said.
EDDIE uses smart methods like scaffolding and adaptive learning. This means it guides students step-by-step and changes its language and difficulty based on the child’s age and grade. Unlike chatbots like ChatGPT, EDDIE does not give direct answers. Instead, it helps students think and solve problems.
DiDonato said EDDIE’s creativity is set to zero. This stops the AI from giving wrong answers, also called “hallucinations,” which sometimes happen with other AI tools. “Every answer EDDIE give is based on facts,” he said.
Privacy is a key part of EDDIE, the company said. No accounts or logins are needed, and no data is collected or tracked. Additionally, no information is stored online; all session data stays on the student’s device. EDDIE fully complies with strict privacy regulations such as COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR.
Mike Giambra, CEO of ESource, said EDDIE is useful for parents and homeschooling families. “It can help kids keep learning during school breaks and avoid losing skills over the summer,” he said.
The free version offers 20-minute sessions with the option to pause and continue later. After 48 hours, the session resets. Students get personal progress reports and rewards. EDDIE covers many subjects, from reading and math to science, art, life skills, STEM, and even coding basics.
DiDonato said, “Kids face many digital challenges today, like fake information and distractions. EDDIE creates a calm, focused space to build real skills. We want every child to have a chance to succeed, one question at a time.”
